Sputum Flashcards
1
Q
What influences viscosity
A
State of hydration
2
Q
Overnight sputum
A
More viscous
3
Q
This organic component would contribute to its high viscosity
A
Carbohydrates
4
Q
small amounts of sputum indicates
A
Lung abscess
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis
5
Q
Copious amounts indicates
A
Bronchiectasis
Bronchopleural fistula
6
Q
Bloody gelatinous sputum or currant jelly signifies
A
Kleibella pneumonia
Pneumococcal pneumonia
7
Q
Stringy mucoid sputum that may appear frothy
A
Asthma
8
Q
Cloudy mucoid sputum
A
Chronic bronchitis
9
Q
Layered appearance, stagnant and purulent sputum
A
Bronchiectasis
Lung abcess
10
Q
In lung cancer, how many samples are required
A
4 samples
11
Q
Microscopic findings in asthma
A
Curschmann’s spirals
Charcot leyden crystals
12
Q
Diagnosis and monitoring of asthma
A
Cell count
13
Q
What is used for markers of COPD
A
Neutrophil products
